Spring is back, Time to lighten up your look.

 For Spring 2007, bright colors are back. As are prints, florals and billowy clothes. Pink is a hot color in spring, which isn't surprising since the right shade of pink brings out a woman's radiance.

Unfortunately, the most eye-catching clothes on the catwalks are very faddish... they'd look dated next season. On top of that, Spring 2007 looks are too girlish for the office... or are they?

How do you stay with the trends and still look appropriate for the office?

What classics would take you through Spring and Summer 2007 and still look professional enough for the office?

Go for the classics. You can't go wrong with well made Italian handbags. That would take you through Spring 2007 and beyond. Great handbags are wonderful investments. Notice how an expensive looking handbag makes everything you're wearing look a whole lot classier. Expensive looking doesn't mean you'd get it debt. Not if you go for the upcoming Italian designers who are brilliant, but who are still regarded as well kept secrets by the fashion savvy.

Another thing you can get that is seasonless is the white shirt. This is the most classic item in your wardrobe which can take you through work and play. You could buy your own or steal your guy's.

For a dash of springtime color, a pink shirt would usher in your spring look and still look professional. You could wear it loose, on its own or as a light jacket over a flirty dress after work.

Since it is spring, lighten up. Throw on a linen jacket for that approachable, yet professional look which is light enough for Spring.

If you prefer wearing pants at work, get a pair of linen pants as well. Linen is a wonderful fabric to wear, both because of its comfort and its look. The jacket and pants would be perfect for Spring and Summer every year.  When you wear linen pants, you'd realize that you'd look better than if you were to wear pants made of synthetic fibers. The difference is subtle. There, but you can't pin point exactly what makes you look so good. Natural fabrics have that kind of effect as they fall, crease and flow in a manner that flatters the wearer.

During spring, flowers bloom in the garden and on clothes. You'd see floral dresses everywhere. Floral skirts that are flared and this spring, billowy clothes that are more feminine, datewear than office wear. For the office, you can still have florals and prints that characterize Spring 2007 without going overboard. Do this through accents like floral scarves or printed tops for a feminine touch, that's still very professional.

Since color and prints are in for Spring, yet might look to frivolous for the office, anchor your look with a black skirt for a professional image.  A black skirt would balance the brights that are very hot this season.

Handbags are the accessories to invest in. A great bag can take you from one season to the next, from one year to another. The problem with bags, like dresses, is that you might meet someone at the party who is carrying a bag identical to yours.

One way around this is to get unique bags that are hard to find. Once you find such well made bags from brilliant, but relatively unknown designers, invest in them. They would make an excellent addition to your wardrobe.

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